A. Unit
Title – The theme of your unit
B. Subject – The subject
you are teaching (Algebra I, U.S. History, Earth Science, etc.)
C. Grade Level – The grade
in which the subject is taught
D. Unit Rationale – Provide a paragraph explanation where the value of the unit is presented.
E. Goals – These represent
the major concepts that will be taught. It is expected that from each goal,
several specific objectives could be pulled out.
F. Objectives – These come from the goals and represent the objectives that would be included on all of the lesson plans for the unit. They are more specific than the goals.
G. Instructional Procedures – The main methods for teaching each goal. While not as detailed as the instructional procedures in a lesson plan, they should contain all key information. Example: discussion questions should be included, inquiry questions should be spotlighted, debate resolutions should be presented, role play dilemmas should be explained, etc.
H. List of Sources – All sources consulted in preparation of the unit should be listed. Note: multiple sources are expected.
I. List of Materials – List all materials needed to teach the unit that are not readily available to the teacher every day.
J. Three Lesson Plans – Select any three of your goals and develop a lesson plan for each one. Reveal the specific unit goal on each lesson plan by listing it as the Long-Range Goal.
K. Explanation of how the unit plan addresses a particular student profile. Demonstrate how your plan addresses the interests and needs of all the students listed on your hypothetical student profile.
L. Explanation of how the unit plan reflects your philosophy of teaching.
Reveal how your teaching philosophy influenced the development of unit goals, objectives, and instructional procedures.